World Championship qualification is so far a complete Swedish failure. Yet, to the highest degree, there is a chance to reach the finals in North America next summer. But then the battered national team must start by winning against Kosovo. It is an absolute must.
SportsNational team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson makes major changes in the starting eleven in the World Championship qualifier against Switzerland at Strawberry arena. More than half of the team after the 0-2 loss to Kosovo in September has been replaced.
FootballAll players trained on Thursday ahead of the national football team's World Championship qualifying match against Switzerland. Some question marks exist regarding Isak Hien and Anton Salétros. They will both be examined by the medical team.
FootballThe competition in the midfield is tough. Lucas Bergvall has not yet got a place in the starting eleven – but outwardly the Tottenham star does not say much about the playing time. I must give an applause to Lucas Bergvall because I think it is completely right handled, says the former national team player Anders Andersson.
SportsNational team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson's offensive playing idea sets high demands on the defense. Initially in the World Championship qualification, however, it has not gone as planned. I am used to it in a way, but here it is still a bit more extreme, says midfielder Jesper Karlström ahead of the matches against Switzerland and Kosovo.
FootballNational team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson puts no focus on Robin Olsen-gate ahead of the decisive matches in the World Championship qualification. I have talked to some players about it, but I will not put more energy into it, says the Dane at a press conference.
FootballOne single goal separated Mjällby from a secured Swedish Championship gold. But goalkeeper Noel Törnqvist is not worried about any upcoming gold fever. We will be more hungry than ever, he says.
FootballThe attacking star Alexander Isak is missing again in the starting eleven in the national football team's World Championship qualification. The fresh Liverpool player starts the away match against Kosovo on the bench.
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